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SARKODIE AND HIS DAUGHTER TITI JOIN THE PEPSODENT #BRUSHWITH ME CHALLENGE
Many Ghanaian celebrities took to social media to commend Pepsodent Ghana after it recently launched #Brushwithme campaign to commemorate World Oral Health Day.
The campaign is part of Pepsodent Ghana’s efforts to educate and challenge parents and guardians to teach their children good oral health practices by setting the example of brushing their teeth together day and night.
Ghanaian music heavyweight, Sarkodie posted a video on Twitter and Instagram to show the world that indeed he takes the matter of brushing with his daughter Titi day and night seriously.
In the video, one could see Sarkodie being the doting father that he is, having a cute moment with his daughter as they bonded over the simple act of brushing their teeth.
Fans could not hold back their excitement as the video went viral and many followers attested to being influenced by the video to join the #Brushwithme challenge.
According to Pepsodent Ghana this campaign came to be after a new global research conducted showed that the global pandemic had caused a major disruption in oral care routines, especially in children.
Although health and wellbeing had been reprioritized, three out of four people focused only on their physical and mental wellbeing, with many families neglecting oral health habits.
With an influential person such as Sarkodie joining the #Brushwithme train to enforce good oral habits in his home and family, it is safe to say that Pepsodent Ghana’s campaign is producing the much-needed results.
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Ghana achieves 98% participation in Eurobond debt restructuring
The Ministry of Finance has announced the successful completion of its Eurobond debt exchange and consent solicitation process.
The initiative, which aims to restructure Ghana’s Eurobond debt, has received overwhelming support from bondholders, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts.
Launched on September 5, 2024, the offer invited eligible holders of Ghana’s Eurobonds to exchange their existing bonds for new ones under two menu options—Par and Disco.
As of the final expiration deadline on September 30, 2024, 98.6% of bondholders, representing the recognized principal amount of the existing bonds, participated in the offer.
During the bondholder meetings on Thursday, October 3, holders of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 WB-Guaranteed Notes passed extraordinary resolutions with over 90% representation, enabling the restructuring process to proceed smoothly.
Meanwhile, for Aggregated CAC Notes, consents exceeded 98.7%, meeting the required thresholds for the exchange.
A majority of bondholders (91% of the principal amount) opted for the Disco menu of new notes, while 7.6% chose the Par menu, which remained under its cap of U.S. $1.6 billion, leaving a balance of U.S. $605 million available for future allocation.
Subject to the terms of the exchange, a total of U.S. $126 million in consent fees will be distributed to eligible bondholders who submitted their instructions by the early consent deadline.
The new bonds are expected to be issued on or around October 9, 2024, with full settlement to follow shortly thereafter.
The successful completion of this exchange is a critical step in Ghana’s broader debt restructuring efforts under its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, further strengthening the country’s path towards debt sustainability and normalizing relations with international capital markets.
The Government of Ghana expressed gratitude to bondholders for their participation and support, emphasizing that this successful outcome reflects a shared commitment to restoring the country’s economic stability.
In preparation for the issue date, all existing Eurobonds, including those for which no consent or exchange instructions were given, will be blocked from trading to ensure a smooth final settlement.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
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Update on Nana Asante Bediatuo’s health
The Office of the President has responded to news making rounds regarding the health of Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo.
According to the office in a statement, they wish to inform the public about the health status of Nana Bediatuo Asante, Secretary to the President.
They revealed that following the conclusion of the meeting of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, in the United States of America, where he served as a key member of President Akufo-Addo’s delegation.
The statement added that Nana Bediatuo Asante stayed behind to conduct further government business.
They added that he then began to feel unwell, and was subsequently admitted to hospital.
According to the statement, he is currently in stable condition and responding well to treatment. The medical team added that, Nana Bediatuo Asante’s recovery is on track, and we remain hopeful for his swift return to full strength.
“We ask for continued prayers and support for him and his family during this difficult period. Further updates will be provided when necessary,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
